An anniversary is always a special occasion for couples. It is a time to remember how far you and your partner have come, and all that you have been through together. It is a time to celebrate your relationship, and remind yourselves what brought you together in the first place. It can be an extravagant romantic get-away, or it can be a simple dinner at home followed by a box of anniversary chocolates. What matters is that it is special for you and your partner. Most people don’t have the luxury to plan a weekend get-away with enough money. Let’s explore some simpler and more creative ideas to celebrate an anniversary.
Candlelit Dinner
A candlelit dinner is a very traditional way to celebrate an anniversary, but it might be overlooked in more recent times. You can surprise your partner by going old school with a fancy home cooked dinner for two by candlelight. If you aren’t quite as skilled in the kitchen, there is always the option of buying food to-go from a nice restaurant. Ideally, you probably want to plate the food on your own china. It would tend to ruin the atmosphere if your romantic dinner is served out of to go containers.
Handmade Gifts
If you are crafty, or you have some skills in a workshop, you can make an anniversary gift yourself. A well-made gift created by your own hands can have a lot more meaning than any store bought gift. You can surprise your partner with a beautiful gift that you put a lot of thought and effort into. If you need a head start, you could buy something pre-made and add your own personal touch to it to make it more personalized.
Nighttime Picnic
Everyone has heard of a picnic, but what about a picnic dinner at night? Pick a romantic spot with a great view. If your partner has a favorite spot that you know of, that could be a good choice. It will be even better if you can get away from city lights and see more of the stars. Bring food and wine that you know your partner really likes. They will never suspect that you are planning a nighttime picnic.
Scrapbook
Another crafty idea for a gift could be a scrapbook. Gather together all of the pictures you can find of you and your partner. Then you can put them into a scrapbook or a photo album. You can either make it yourself ahead of time, or maybe better, you and your partner could make the book together on your anniversary.
